Writer Compensation

[Ame]

I have been doing some research here in the writers forum and on google to try to determine what is acceptable for writer compensation.

In what case do you feel that notoriety or "adding to your resume" or the experience is adequate compensation?

Would you blog in exchange for back links and/or promotion of your site if you have one...if you don't have one - what would you feel was a fair exchange?

If you blog for a blog network...how are you paid...is it by post or a flat rate?

I know that ghost/article writers are often paid a flat rate or by word count...but what about blog writers or paid forum posters?

Whether you have first hand experience or not...I welcome your input.

[Savoir Faire]

Blog posts start at about $10/post with a set amount expected each month. So you may be contracted for 40 posts/month...$400.

After getting one or two clips under your belt, working for the resume or possible links or exposure isn't worth it. There's no "fair exchange," they're getting paid (advertising) so you should be, too.

I'd say, for a shorter article, no less than $300, though there are exceptions to the rule. I'd say, on average, you could expect around $1000 for a feature article-- might be more, might be a bit less.

[Ame]

thank you